Pillar: Connectivity
18.8% of households in West Garo Hills fall in the poorest wealth quintile, close to the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 68.8%, close to the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.
75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 58% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 13% of ITI trainers are certified.
In West Garo Hills, which ranks 3 of 12 in Meghalaya for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 45.4 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on higher-education enrolment at 25.6%, while it lags on class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 28%. On schools with usable girls' toilets at 59.6%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in West Garo Hills are in the West Garo Hills district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the West Garo Hills youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.